Deqa joined Plan Ireland in 2024. She has over 14 years of experience of working on humanitarian and development programmes, particularly fragile contexts and mostly in the Africa region (Horn & East Africa and West Africa, including 10 years of overseas experience). Her previous roles included programme and operational management, technical advisor in cash and social protection, and regional desk coordination. She has a passion for locally-led aid, environmental conservation and the self-empowerment of marginalized communities.